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Updated Bible Version
1 Samuel 27:4
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath: and he did not seek for him again anymore.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
When it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
Hebrew Names Version
It was told Sha'ul that David was fled to Gat: and he sought no more again for him.
It was told Sha'ul that David was fled to Gat: and he sought no more again for him.
King James Version
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
Lexham English Bible
And it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
And it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
English Standard Version
And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought him.
And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought him.
New Century Version
When Saul heard that David had run away to Gath, he stopped looking for him.
When Saul heard that David had run away to Gath, he stopped looking for him.
New English Translation
When Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he did not mount a new search for him.
When Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he did not mount a new search for him.
Amplified Bible
When Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
When Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
New American Standard Bible
Now it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
Now it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And it was tolde Saul that Dauid was fled to Gath: so he sought no more for him.
And it was tolde Saul that Dauid was fled to Gath: so he sought no more for him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
Contemporary English Version
When Saul found out that David had run off to Gath, he stopped trying to catch him.
When Saul found out that David had run off to Gath, he stopped trying to catch him.
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul was told that David had escaped to Gat, whereupon he stopped searching for him.
Sha'ul was told that David had escaped to Gat, whereupon he stopped searching for him.
Darby Translation
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; and he sought no more for him.
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; and he sought no more for him.
Easy-to-Read Version
People told Saul that David had run away to Gath, so Saul stopped looking for him.
People told Saul that David had run away to Gath, so Saul stopped looking for him.
George Lamsa Translation
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; and he sought no more after him.
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; and he sought no more after him.
Good News Translation
When Saul heard that David had fled to Gath, he gave up trying to find him.
When Saul heard that David had fled to Gath, he gave up trying to find him.
Literal Translation
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath, and he did not seek for him any more.
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath, and he did not seek for him any more.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan worde came to Saul that Dauid was fled vnto Gath, he soughte him nomore.
And whan worde came to Saul that Dauid was fled vnto Gath, he soughte him nomore.
American Standard Version
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul, hearing that David had gone to Gath, went after him no longer.
And Saul, hearing that David had gone to Gath, went after him no longer.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And it was tolde Saul that Dauid was fled to Gath, and he sought no more for him.
And it was tolde Saul that Dauid was fled to Gath, and he sought no more for him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath; and he sought no more again for him.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath; and he sought no more again for him.
King James Version (1611)
And it was told Saul, that Dauid was fled to Gath, and he sought no more againe for him.
And it was told Saul, that Dauid was fled to Gath, and he sought no more againe for him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Geth; and he no longer sought after him.
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Geth; and he no longer sought after him.
English Revised Version
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
Berean Standard Bible
And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And it was teld to Saul, that Dauid fledde in to Geth; and he addide no more `that he schulde seke Dauid.
And it was teld to Saul, that Dauid fledde in to Geth; and he addide no more `that he schulde seke Dauid.
Young's Literal Translation
And it is declared to Saul that David hath fled to Gath, and he hath not added any more to seek him.
And it is declared to Saul that David hath fled to Gath, and he hath not added any more to seek him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
World English Bible
It was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
It was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
New King James Version
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; so he sought him no more.
And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; so he sought him no more.
New Living Translation
Word soon reached Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he stopped hunting for him.
Word soon reached Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he stopped hunting for him.
New Life Bible
When Saul was told that David had run to Gath, he looked for him no more.
When Saul was told that David had run to Gath, he looked for him no more.
New Revised Standard
When Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought for him.
When Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, he no longer sought for him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when it was told Saul, that David had fled to Gath, he added no more, to seek him.
And, when it was told Saul, that David had fled to Gath, he added no more, to seek him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Geth, and he sought no more after him.
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Geth, and he sought no more after him.
Revised Standard Version
And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he sought for him no more.
And when it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, he sought for him no more.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
Now it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.
Contextual Overview
1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me anymore in all the borders of Israel: so I shall escape out of his hand. 2 And David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men that were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. 3 And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife. 4 And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath: and he did not seek for him again anymore. 5 And David said to Achish, If now I have found favor in your eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should your slave dwell in the royal city with you? 6 Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag pertains to the kings of Judah to this day. 7 And the number of the days that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he sought: 1 Samuel 26:21
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:4 - of Gath 1 Chronicles 18:1 - Gath
Cross-References
Genesis 14:19
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth:
Genesis 24:60
And they blessed Rebekah, and said to her, Our sister, be [the mother] of thousands of ten thousands, and let your seed possess the gate of those that hate them.
And they blessed Rebekah, and said to her, Our sister, be [the mother] of thousands of ten thousands, and let your seed possess the gate of those that hate them.
Genesis 27:1
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, My son. And he said to him, Here I am.
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, My son. And he said to him, Here I am.
Genesis 27:7
Bring venison to me, and make savory food for me, that I may eat, and bless you before Yahweh before my death.
Bring venison to me, and make savory food for me, that I may eat, and bless you before Yahweh before my death.
Genesis 27:15
And Rebekah took the goodly garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son.
And Rebekah took the goodly garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son.
Genesis 27:20
And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Yahweh your God sent me success.
And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Yahweh your God sent me success.
Genesis 27:22
And Jacob went near to Isaac his father. And he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.
And Jacob went near to Isaac his father. And he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau.
Genesis 27:23
And he did not discern him, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
And he did not discern him, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands. So he blessed him.
Genesis 27:25
And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless you. And he brought it near to him, and he ate. And he brought him wine, and he drank.
And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless you. And he brought it near to him, and he ate. And he brought him wine, and he drank.
Genesis 27:27
And he came near, and kissed him. And he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which Yahweh has blessed.
And he came near, and kissed him. And he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which Yahweh has blessed.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath,.... Who very probably had his spies out to watch his motions, and report to him where he was, and what he was doing:
and he sought no more again for him; by which it seems as if he would have sought after him again, had he continued in the land of Israel; but now being gone, and in an enemy's country, and having nothing to fear from him while there, he laid aside all thoughts of seeking after him.
